1512
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Story of Joseph: Joseph Interprets his Dream to Jacob is a 1512 by Lucas van Leyden, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
The painting shows a man in a dreamy pose, leaning on a staff, with a thoughtful expression. He's dressed in a long robe and a hat, and his eyes are cast upward. In the background, there are other figures, but they're not as prominent as the main character. The scene is set in a simple, rustic environment, with a few objects scattered around. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figure. If you're interested in exploring more art from this period, you might want to check out the Renaissance movement.
Lucas van Leyden was both commercially successful and well respected in his own lifetime. Copies of his most popular prints were sold for decades after his death.
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Lucas van Leyden (1494 – 8 August 1533), was a Dutch painter and printmaker in engraving and woodcut. Lucas van Leyden was among the first Dutch exponents of genre painting and was a very accomplished engraver.
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